Freight Car Photos

An Archive of the Freight Car Friday Blog

Freight cars come in an endless variety of shapes, sizes and colors. From interesting loads to distinctive weathering effects, a single freight train can contain hundreds of potential modeling projects.

One of the best ways to improve your models is to study the prototype. Find the inspiration for your next freight car project and learn a little freight car history. A new car is added every Friday.

Flatcars

Flatcars carry all sorts of interesting loads that make fun modeling projects. From steel to vehicles to lumber, many flatcars have special features to help secure a specific load. Check out the open loads gallery for even more flatcar photographs.

Intermodal Equipment

From containers and trailers loaded on flatcars, spine cars and wellcars to Roadrailers that can go from road to train with no car at all, intermodal equipment is among the most unique on the rails today. Model the hottest market in modern railroading.